Taiwanese Actor Greg Hsu Tops South Korean Forums in 'Handsome Battle' with Zhang Linghe

Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu has become a trending topic, not just in Taiwan but also internationally, following a social media comparison with Chinese actor Zhang Linghe. The debate ignited when netizens discovered both actors were born on the same day, December 30, 1997, leading to a "who is the real heartthrob" battle.

While some initially suggested Zhang Linghe was more handsome, Hsu's acting prowess, particularly his performance in "The Day I Lost You," was highlighted. This led to a strong backlash from netizens who defended Hsu, with some even suggesting Zhang Linghe should "shave his head and remove filters" before comparison. Hsu's recent Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actor further bolstered his credentials.

The comparison has now extended to South Korean online forums, where netizens have largely sided with Hsu. Users on the forum theqoo praised Hsu for his gentle demeanor and three-dimensional features, noting that his charm is even more apparent in motion than in photos. This has earned him a new wave of international fans.

Interestingly, the discussion also brought up the legendary actor Takeshi Kaneshiro. Many netizens agreed that Kaneshiro, even in his youth without modern styling or filters, represented an unparalleled standard of male beauty, effectively setting the "ceiling for颜值" (face value).